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Classic Cinnamon Honey Baked Pears

Four halves of golden baked pears topped with a glistening brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
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Make tender, warm baked pears sweetened with honey and spiced with cinnamon. This is an easy and comforting fruit dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 4 firm pears (Bosc or Anjou recommended)
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.
  2. Wash the pears. Cut each pear in half lengthwise. Use a melon baller or small spoon to carefully scoop out the core and seeds.
  3. Place the pear halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Place one small piece of butter into the center cavity of each pear half.
  5. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over the tops of the four pear halves.
  6. Sprinkle the ground cinnamon evenly over all the pears.
  7. Pour the 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the baking dish; this prevents sticking and creates steam.
  8. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the pears are tender when pierced with a fork. Basting them with the pan juices halfway through helps.
  9. If using walnuts, sprinkle them over the pears during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  10. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute maple syrup for honey.
  • If you prefer a savory twist, omit the cinnamon and honey, and instead fill the core with 1 ounce of soft goat cheese and a few dried cranberries before baking.
  • If the pears brown too quickly, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil for the remainder of the baking time.

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